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Advocates want the district’s long-term facilities plan to prioritize climate preparedness.

The Philadelphia school system is undergoing a facilities planning process and will be announcing school closures. Advocates say schools can…

2 days ago

New SBN leadership, new round of city cleanups, & more

Catch up on the latest sustainability news: Sustainable Business Network welcomes new executive director. Zoraida Cordero is the new Executive…

2 days ago

Kinetic Derby, Illegal Dumping Task Force, LIHEAP delays, & more

Catch up on the latest sustainability news: Philadelphia Water Department appoints new commissioner. Benjamin C. Jewell, who previously served as…

1 week ago

Harnessing People Power: How Councilmember O’Rourke advocates for the environment and the working class

Councilmember Nicolas O’Rourke discusses affordability and access to green initiatives in our latest Civic Catalyst series. Get to know: Councilmember…

1 week ago

Drumroll for the 2025 SustainPHL Award Recipients

Let's sail-ebrate the latest changemakers who are moving the region towards a sustainable, equitable place. Last evening was the 8th…

2 weeks ago

Community farm preservation, curbing animal cruelty, & more

Catch up on the latest sustainability news: Community Farm gets closer to community ownership. The Philadelphia Land Bank has acquired…

2 weeks ago

Did you hear? There’s an election on November 4th, and your voice (or sitting at home) can impact the environment.

Philadelphia residents will not only vote on who will be the next district attorney, but also whether or not the…

3 weeks ago

Nature Challenge results, National Walk & Roll to School Day, & more

Catch up on the latest sustainability news: Transit advocates demand better SEPTA funding. On Tuesday morning, transit advocates, including Transit…

3 weeks ago

Philly wants more trash cans and trees, believes civic engagement is key

Part Two of Every Voice, Every Vote research revealed that Philly takes pride in community engagement but believes neighborhoods could…

4 weeks ago

For this community, Building a ‘Green” city is an act of resistance.

The Green Building United Groundbreaker Awards celebrated local innovative projects using passive house, LEED and more. Rising energy prices, tariffs…

4 weeks ago